Who was the first U.S. President to take a ride on a steam locomotive while in office?

Question

Who was the first U.S. President to take a ride on a steam locomotive while in office?

Answer 1

Jackson, Andrew

Answer 2

ANDREW JACKSON IS THE ANSWER FOR O-ROCK AND MIX RADIO:-)

Answer 3

President Lincoln did play a major part in railroading, when he signed the "Pacific Railway Act" that brought about the construction of the trans-continental railroad.

Lesser known, it was he who instituted charges for "demurage".  Demurage is a sort of fine that was imposed on railroads who did not return foreign line rolling stock to the home railroad in a timely fashion.

I didn't know that Jackson was the first to ride along, now I do.  This is a great site for increasing one's knowledge.  But, did he ride on the locomotive, as posed in the question?  Until we can establish that fact, then the answers here, including this one, are incomplete.

Answer 4

Andrew Jackson for radio

Answer 5

1833

Andrew Jackson travels from Baltimore to Ellicott's Mills, becoming the first sitting U.S. president to ride the rails.

Answer 6

Andrew Jackson

Answer 7

Andrew Jackson for radio trivia

Answer 8

i think it's Lincoln.

Answer 9

Andrew Jackson Is the Answer For Radio trivia

Answer 10

Andrew Jackson is the correct answer for the fan

Answer 11

Andy Jackson